Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Mar2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits’” (1 Corinthians 15:33 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Be mindful of your associates and co-travellers in life. They may make or mar you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be mindful of people you associate with in life.

BE MINDFUL OF YOUR CO-TRAVELLERS IN LIFE!

Dearly Beloved, BE MINDFUL OF YOUR CO-TRAVELLERS IN LIFE! “And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose...” (Acts 27:42-43a NKJV). There was a controversial scenario in the political and legal landscape in Nigeria when the highest law court in the country ruled against the inauguration of a state governor-elect and his deputy governor-elect on the eve of the inauguration day. This is because it was proved that the deputy governor-elect has a forged certificate. Both of them were disqualified since they held joint ticket during election. This devotional write-up is not about the morality or legality of the judgment. It is about the being mindful of people one travels with in the journey of life. Jonah travelled with some people as he was trying to run away from God. There was great storm on the sea because of Jonah, and the people lost their possessions in the course of lightening the ship (see Jonah 1). Apostle Paul traveled with some people en route Rome. There was a storm that threatened the lives of everyone on board. Even when there was a glimpse of landing, the soldiers on board planned to kill all the prisoners in the ship so that the prisoners would not escape. However, because of Paul, the centurion prevailed on the soldiers not to kill anyone. They all safely reached the shore. The presence of Paul miraculously saved all of the travelers (see Acts 27:33-44). Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, had an alliance with Ahab, the wicked king of Israel. This nearly cost Jehoshaphat his life if not for divine intervention (see 2 Chronicles 18:1, 31; 19: 2). Who is your co-traveler in this journey of life? The person (or people) may be one that you deliberately choose, or they may coincidentally be with you in the journey. The presence of this person (or people) will have great influence either positively or negatively on your life. Apostle Paul warned the Corinthians: “Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits’” (1 Corinthians 15:33 NKJV). Conversely, good company encourages good habits and brings good omen. Be mindful of your associates and co-travellers in life. They may make or mar you. The Lord will not allow you to travel with people that will be hindrance to your breakthrough in life in Jesus’ name. Amen. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will always be mindful of people you associate with in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content... I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need” (Philippians 4:11-12 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We tend to forget that happiness does not come as a result of getting something we do not have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. - Frederick Koenig ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will learn how to be happy and contented with whatever you have.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s” (Exodus 20:17 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY A good life is not measured in material goods. There is no quicker path to misery than coveting your neighbors' stuff. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not covet your neigbor’s stuff, but be contented with what you have.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Jabez prayed to the God of Israel and said, ‘I pray that you would bless me and give me more land! Be near me and don’t let anyone hurt me! Then I will not have any pain.’ God gave Jabez what he asked for” (1 Chronicles 4:10 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The God that answered the prayer of Jabez and gave him what he asked can visit the very foundation of your life too, and get it all fixed if you trust Him, and call upon Him. - Simon Wale Olatunji ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Visit the foundation of my life, O Lord, and fix all the faults and failures that are found in it.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God rewards faithful obedience. It often requires patience, suffering, and perseverance. Be of good cheer; He will reward you if you faint not. - Os Hillman ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will continue to faithfully obey and serve God even when it seems that the reward does not come.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Feb2020

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When our desire for God dominates our hearts, our minds will stay focused on ways to serve Him, and our actions will further His kingdom on earth and in heaven. - Julie Ackerman Link ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Enable me, O Lord, to love You always with my whole heart.